personally I take
20- 30,000 IU per
day and this gets me
a vit D level of
just over 50 ng/ml
which is considered
a minimum level
according to the Vit
D council
it is highly
variable as to how
much is needed
which is why testing
on a progressive
basis is needed.

joe weatherly

07/26/14

Interesting article. "Nor did they assess whether higher vitamin D
levels translated to better outcomes, such as reduced fracture and
fall rates." leads me to think that the small amount of evidence
suggesting replacement benefit stands beyond question since they are
only looking to see if their medication is causing a surrogate
marker effect. I wonder why not roll those that are eligible into
direct sunlight for 10 min to get UVB. Granted elderly produce 60%
less VitD through the skin, but its free. Bed Bound nursing home
patients are at risk for osteoporosis based on age and immobility. I
dont know that we have any evidence that replacement vit D will stop
any disease process in them. Minimal harm risk, possible benefit.
Small cost. Just one more pill..

This survey is a poll of those who choose to participate and are, therefore, not valid statistical samples, but rather a snapshot of what your colleagues are thinking.

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